Is there anyone you would like to see in Hell.  We would probably answer in the negative; but have we ever contributed to a person dying lost?  Ungodly people often wish this upon others.  Jesus brought this serious indictment against the Pharisees of His day.  Let us consider how we could be guilty of doing the same.

I. BY DENYING WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT HELL.
    A. They deny it’s existence. Most who believe in God, don’t believe in Hell.  Most who believe in Hell don’t believe there is   the possibility that they will go there! The Godhead taught it (2 Peter 2:4; Matthew 5:22); Redemption implies it; Heaven suggests it; and Judgment demands it!
    B. Some would deny the Biblical explanation of:
        1. Where it is. Say it is the grave.  (Hebrews 10:27-29).
        2. What will be found there. Torment. (Luke 16:28).
        3. How long it will last. Eternity. (Mark 9:47-48).
    C. Some would deny it’s extent. They claim it just for the devil and His angels (Matthew 13:42, 50; 25:41; 23:15, 23; Revelation 21:8; 20:15).

II. BY BEING INDIFFERENT TOWARD SOUL WINNING.
    A. Some are indifferent toward alien sinners; failing to believe that those who die in their sins will be lost (John 8:21-24; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).
    B. Some are indifferent toward erring brethren. They can fall from grace, and unless converted, will be lost (2 Peter 2:20-22; James 5:19-20).
    C. Some are indifferent toward their own soul. They fail to acknowledge responsibility in this matter (Romans 10:13-17; Ezekiel 3:17-21).

III. BY BEING A HYPOCRITICAL CHURCH MEMBER.
    A. The Nominal Christian. Morally good, but their personal interest comes first (Revelation 3:1; Matthew 6:33).
    B. The Worldly Christian. They look starched and ironed; but they need to be washed (1 Peter 4:14-16; 1 John 2:15-17).
    C. The Compromising Christian. He will not stand up for what he believes; High doctrine and low practice do not go together.

IV. BY FAILING TO OBEY THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST.
    A. Some don’t obey because they are stubborn.
        1. You are telling others that it is just not important (Romans 14:7).
        2. You are saying to one and all, “I don’t love Jesus” (John 14:15).
    B. Some don’t obey because they have a hardened heart.
        1. They are comforted about friends being in hell (Revelation 21:8).
        2. We leave this world with a different thought (Luke 16:27-28).
    C. Some are just waiting on a better time to do it.
        1. Instead of “today,” they say “someday” (2 Corinthians 6:2; Acts 24:25).
        2. Many will die with good intentions; but take others with them!

V. BY ROBBING PEOPLE OF NEEDED ENCOURAGEMENT.
    A. Some are just not sure that the Lord wants them (Matthew 11:28-30).
    B. Some are convinced they are just too sinful (1 Timothy 1:15).
    C. Some are almost persuaded. It is with them, not a matter of knowing, but of obeying. They need to know that “now” is the time (Acts 2:37-40).

     I hope that none of us have been guilty of blocking the gate of heaven to someone who wants to go; for if we have, then we are guilty of helping someone be lost in hell!  By turning every point around, we can help folks go to heaven.—P.O. Box 2597, Sylacauga, AL 35150